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5 Things you (won't!) be missing During virtual orientation

5 Things you (won’t!) be missing During virtual orientation

Sloane Wick August 17, 2021

The University of Texas is holding freshman orientation online this year rather than on campus. So, if you're an incoming freshman you may be wondering "what am I missing?" Well, I'm here to tell you...

Goodbye UT, it’s been real!

Goodbye UT, it’s been real!

Skyler King May 28, 2021

This is it. My time at The University of Texas at Austin has come to an end. I must say, clicking “end meeting” at the end of my final undergraduate class was probably the most anti-climactic moment...

Let's Taco 'Bout Veganism

Let’s Taco ‘Bout Veganism

Jackie Ibarra May 26, 2021

No one can relate to the feelings of a baby cow more than Lauren Ornelas can.  “My mom was taking care of my sisters and I and she would have to leave me places and I would miss her,” Ornelas...

"La Mujer" Virtual Event Highlights

“La Mujer” Virtual Event Highlights

Thalia Menchaca May 24, 2021

With a stellar lineup of poets, musicians, painters, sculptors and visual artists -- “La Mujer” celebrated the accomplishments of womxn of the arts for its 10th year virtually. Presented by the...

Dating Profile Dos and Don'ts For Guys to Get the Girl

Dating Profile Dos and Don’ts For Guys to Get the Girl

Tara Phipps May 11, 2021

With Hot Girl Summer— or rather, Hot Boy Summer— about to be in full swing, it’s time to get those dating profiles updated. This is the summer to get vaccinated and finally get out of the house...

‘90s Fashion Trends You Don’t Want to Miss Out On

‘90s Fashion Trends You Don’t Want to Miss Out On

Maddie Coburn May 7, 2021

The 1990s were such an exciting time for fashion. The resurgence of some of these ‘90s trends are finally here. Here are seven of my favorites that are back and better than ever 1. Claw Clips This...

Audio Story: The Swinger Community and Covid-19

EllieRudy May 5, 2021

https://soundcloud.com/user-789529868-697446769/spotlight-swingers-during-covid-19 Featured image courtesy of Kara Fields

Spring 2021 Fashion: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Spring

Spring 2021 Fashion: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Spring

Ren Breach May 3, 2021

Spring is upon us and now is the perfect time to get caught up on spring fashion trends! Check out our list of the six hottest fashion trends of Spring 2021 and take your pick of what stylish pieces you’ll...

Audio Story: The Hilarious r/RoastMe Subreddit

Audio Story: The Hilarious r/RoastMe Subreddit

EllieRudy May 1, 2021

https://soundcloud.com/user-789529868-697446769/rroastme-by-ellie-rudy Artwork by Kara Fields

Sustainably Slipping into Spring

Sustainably Slipping into Spring

Bettina Mateo April 27, 2021

Burnt X Writer Bettina Mateo creates a thrifted slip dress lookbook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ABQ7hjwTv8

The Best Kids Meals in West Campus

The Best Kids Meals in West Campus

Josh Romero April 14, 2021

Yes, I am a grown adult. Yes, I order from the kids menu. We exist. Let me explain. Do you ever go out with your friends to eat but you’re not hungry hungry? Or, you want to enjoy outside food but...

Best of Wampus: Convenience Store Snacks

Best of Wampus: Convenience Store Snacks

Ren Breach March 30, 2021

One of my favorite ways to procrastinate as a college student is to run errands. When it’s too late to make a Target run or pickup takeout at Madam Mam’s I can always count on the slew of trusty West...